He feels lighter already for having said it, despite how he struggled to say the words. As much as he knew that Kurama appreciated his efforts, has taken the time to thank him for it even.. he still feels as though it’s unnecessary.

After all, he’d set up camp in his mind for longer than he’d thought he’d have to, invaded his space without Kurama’s express consent. In a way he’s also told on himself in that time frame, but Hiei hasn’t quite realized that part just yet.

Silence stretches and Hiei turns away, unsure of how to proceed. It isn’t often that Kurama of all people is speechless, after all.

“When do you intend to go to the garden?” Putting it back to business should clear things up right?